As a parent, ensuring your children have a safe and enjoyable space to play is a top priority. When choosing the right decking material for your home, the decision goes beyond aesthetics. It’s about creating a secure, low-maintenance, and durable environment for a family-friendly environment. At Brazilian Lumber LA, we offer two excellent options: tropical […]
In the realm of woodworking and construction, durability is paramount. When it comes to selecting the ideal wood species for flooring and decking applications, the Janka Hardness scale emerges as a pivotal metric. This scale, which measures the relative hardness of various wood species, aids in determining the wood’s ability to withstand wear and tear, […]
If you’re in the Los Angeles construction industry or if you’ve renovated your home, you’ve most likely already heard of the word Ipe. You also probably understand what makes Ipe so special, especially for outdoor residential and commercial projects. But, for those who read the word ipe in the previous paragraph as ih-pee, i-p-e, or […]
When it comes to selecting the ideal material for your deck, the choices can be overwhelming. There are traditional softwoods like cedar, cypress, and redwood. And then there are tropical hardwoods like ipe, cumaru, tigerwood, and garapa. And you even have the choice of composites (TimberTech, Trex) and PVCs which makes the choice that much […]
Ipe VS Cumaru: For those not in the decking, construction, or design industries, these words may not ring a bell. But take a stroll through any big city, like New York City or Los Angeles, and you’ll likely spot them seamlessly blending into homes and businesses. Decks, walls, ceilings – you name it, ipe and […]
